With the side currently second in Group G of their Euro 2020 qualifying table behind runaway leaders Poland, it’s a dream that could not be too far from reality.

“My dream has always been to
make it with the national team,” Hemed said.

“We have a good chance and I
hope that we can do it but obviously it won’t be easy.

“As an Israeli kid I achieved everything that I could have dreamed of. I played in the Spanish league, Premier League, national team, but I miss that one thing – to go to the big tournament with the national team.”

Whether Hemed’s final dream can come true remains to be seen but one thing is certain – he will continue to inspire future generations as he tries to make it possible.